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The Untiring FIRS Boss By Arabinrin Aderonke

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When I ventured into the office to see the tax boss, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service, I was met with an unexpected sight. He was wearing a face cap, a T-shirt, and jeans. It was the first time I had seen him dressed so casually during official hours, and I couldn’t help but smile and think, “This is so unlike him.” But before I could ask, I learned he was heading out for an inspection of the ongoing construction of the FIRS headquarters. This is the…

Friday Sermon: Qur’an Is The Book Of Guidance, Mercy And Glad Tidings By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful   Praise belongs to Allah alone; peace and blessing on the last Prophet, his family and his Companions.   Dear brothers and sisters! Noble Qur’an is the 4th and last sacred book of Almighty Allah revealed on Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him). Qur’an is the Book of guidance for all mankind. The responsibility of the safety of this Noble Book is taken by Almighty Allah by Himself. Qur’an is a source of great inspiration, guidance, and wisdom for…

FHA Halts Ongoing Construction in Lagos Estates

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The Federal Housing Authority FHA, has suspended all ongoing construction and development in it’s Estates in Lagos.   A special public announcement released and signed by the management on Thursday directed that all forms of construction works within the FHA estates located in Festac town , ipaja, Abesan , Isheri, Olofin and others is put to a halt forthwith.   Therefore, all developers are expected to report to the FHA South west Zonal office in Festac Lagos on Thursday, with relevant documents.   The documents includes Letters of Allocation, Approved…

NAPTIP, UNODC Train Officers, CSOs on Data Tools for Human Trafficking

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The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), has commenced a five-day capacity-building workshop in the North East. The workshop is designed for NAPTIP officers, civil society organizations (CSOs), and state task force members, focusing on harmonized data collection tools as part of the 2022-2026 National Action Plan (NAP) on Human Trafficking.   The project, From Policy to Action, is co-funded by the Swiss Government and implemented by NAPTIP and UNODC. Speaking during the event,…

Troops Neutralize 7 Turji Commanders, 24 Bandits in Week-Long Northwest Offensive

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By Fatima Abubakar   In a major victory against banditry in the Northwest, troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have neutralized 24 bandits, including seven top commanders of the notorious Bello Turji gang, during a week-long operation targeting bandit hideouts.   The operation, carried out by Special Forces of the Nigerian Army’s 1 Brigade and the Nigerian Navy Special Boat Services, took place in Gebe village, Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State, on January 22, 2025. It also extended to Shinkafi and Isa LGAs, areas known for high levels of…

University of Ibadan Students Protest 82-Day Power Outage at UCH

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By Ibrahim Netwon   Hundreds of students from the University of Ibadan (UI) staged a peaceful protest today over the ongoing 82-day power outage at the University College Hospital (UCH), a key facility for medical training. The protest, led by the President of the Students’ Union (SU), Bolaji Aweda, was fueled by frustrations over the hospital’s prolonged blackout due to unpaid electricity bills.   UCH, which is the teaching hospital for UI’s medical students, has been without power since November 2023, with the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) disconnected its…

Senate moves to boost NIMC’s 2025 Budget, summons Ministers over inadequate allocation

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By James Isaac   The Senate Committee on National Identity Management and Population, chaired by Senator Abdul Ningi, has called for an upward review of the 2025 budgetary allocation to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). This decision was reached during a budget defense session with NIMC officials on Tuesday, where the Committee expressed dissatisfaction with the insufficient funds allocated to the commission for 2024. Senator Ningi questioned the logic behind using an “envelope budget template” for a critical agency like NIMC, responsible for securing the data of over 200…

NASRDA establishes Earthquake Monitoring Station at Modibbo Adama University

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The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has taken a significant step towards enhancing earthquake monitoring and volcano research in Nigeria. Today, January 21, 2025, a team from the Centre for Geodesy and Geodynamics (CGG) Toro, led by Dr. Joseph Danasebe Dodo, Director of CGG Toro, representing the Director General, Dr. Matthew Olumide Adepoju, visited Modibbo Adama University (MAU) Yola to establish an Integrated Earthquake Monitoring Station. The station, which is part of NASRDA’s Volcano Research Project, aimed to improve understanding of the Mandara Mountains, a volcanic range extending…

Dr. Kana Celebrates Festus Keyamo on His Birthday, Hails Him as a Quintessential Leader

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The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, has celebrated the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, on the occasion of his birthday.   In a heartfelt birthday message, Dr. Kana extolled Mr. Keyamo as a dynamic leader, a goal-getter, and an irrepressible patriot whose dedication to Nigeria’s development remains steadfast and inspiring. He described the minister as a dependable boss and a quintessential leader whose vision and work ethic continue to impact the aviation sector and beyond.…

Dynamics of Rising Crude Oil Prices Impact PMS By Adefolarin A. Olamilekan

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As Donald Trump takes the oath of office as the 46th President of the United States of America, the entire global economy is already feeling the heat, especially with the rumble driving upward crude oil prices. Interestingly, many media reports published the surging crude prices that reflect the local prices of Petrol prices in Nigeria, which witnessed notable increases across major depots, with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) selling at elevated rates due to regional challenges and supply dynamics. The price adjustments, which vary between Lagos and Calabar, reflect underlying disruptions…